The 96th match of the T20 Blast 2026 between Somerset and Northamptonshire is scheduled for Friday, 10 July 2026.
The match will take place at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, England. It is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM local time (which is 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT).
Core Match Details
- Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
- Start Time: 6:30 PM Local Time / BST (11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT)
- Format: T20 Night Match (20 overs per side)
- Tournament Stage: Central & West Group Stage Fixture
- Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground
- Location: Taunton, England
Team squads with their playing role
The core tactical roles for both active squads ahead of their T20 Blast 2026 match are detailed below:
Somerset Squad & Playing Roles
Somerset’s squad leans heavily on explosive top-order options and a vast array of bowling all-rounders:
Northamptonshire Steelbacks Squad & Playing Roles
The Northants squad features deep utility with versatile batting all-rounders and an aggressive top order:
Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record
Somerset leads the overall format-wise head-to-head record across historical and modern English domestic cricket tournaments.
The format-wise breakdown of matches played between Somerset and Northamptonshire highlights Somerset’s consistent historical and short-form edge:
Match Day Weather Forecast
A full 40-over match is highly expected on match day, with exceptionally hot and stable weather forecasted for Taunton, England.
The Met Office has issued heat warnings across the region as a prolonged July heatwave dominates the UK. Temperatures during the game will be significantly higher than seasonal averages, peaking at a scorching 33°C before gradually cooling into a very warm evening.
The hourly weather table during match hours outlines the ideal playing conditions:
